VW T25/T3

T25

In 1979 production of the T2 Bay ceased, and it was instead replaced by the T25. Whilst these later models may not (yet) have quite the iconic status of the Splittie and Bay, they remain massively successful, selling in huge numbers and still enjoying the same loyal following.

1981 bought the introduction of a water-cooled 1600cc diesel engine with 50bhp (37kw). This engine originally came from the Golf.

September brought the Introduction of the Caravelle, offering a more luxurious interior.

October saw the first water-cooled flat four petrol engines in two versions: DF 1900cc 60bhp (44kw) and DG 1900cc 78bhp (57kw). Rear air intakes became plastic inserts.

1982 marked the end of production of the air-cooled engine models in Germany.

August 1983 saw theIntroduction of a higher spec ‘Caravelle’ with the option of a 4 lamp

1985 was the year of a full ‘revamp’ of the model. Changes included new exhaust systems, front suspension, sliding door locks, fuel injection systems, to name but a few. It is said over 1000 changes were made in this year alone. 1985 also saw the introduction of the Syncro, a four wheel drive vehicle, which was built with Steyr/Daimler/Puch in Austria. The Syncro was capable of climbing a 54% gradient utilising a centre viscous coupling.square grille. Vehicles made from 1986 onwards did not rust as badly, thanks to a new rust treatment applied in the production process.

The last T25 left the Hanover factory in September 1990however production carried on in South Africa until the end of 2002. The last Syncro was built in 1992.